Hi everyone,
Currently racking my brains over the BD+C reference guide and can't seem to locate the answers to a few questions I have regarding BD+C rating system, if anyone can help with ANY of these inquiries, it would be much appreciated!
--For Credit SS 5.1 and SS 5.2 may only one exemplary performance credit be earned between these credits? How about for SS 7.1 and SS 7.2? (Since Credit 4 has a 1 EP limit between SS 4.1-4.4)
--Not understanding Development Density Exemplary performance requirement- if a project's density is 120,000 sq ft does it automatically receive +1 EP?
--To determine average weighted roof compliant area, are you adding or multiplying [(Area meeting min SRI/.75)+ (vegetated roof area/.5)] The reference guide clearly states you must multiply, however I came across a solution for a GBES question which adds both values!
--Lets say you are calculating the amount of open space needed to qualify for the Maximize Open Space credit. You are given 20 acres with a local zoning requirement of 4 acres of open space. The project has restored 2 acres of land with native and adaptive plants. The project also has a vegetated pond that takes up .5 acres.
The BD+C rule states I must exceed local zoning requirement by 25%, making it 5 acres total of open space that I need. Must I subtract 2 AND .5 Acres from 5 acres to determine how many MORE acres of open space are needed for this credit?
THANK YOU for any help!
Ellen Mitchell
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February 11, 2014 - 9:33 am
I think you will be better served if you break up your questions and post them in their respective forums - it gets confusing when a discussion about open space begins under the development density credit. But in regards to your question about the EP point, you are automatically eligible to earn it if your density is double that of the requirement - 120,000 sf per acre net.